Day: September 10, 2019

2019 NY CHSFL AA-2 Division Preview

By Matt Diano: Holy Cross Head Coach: Tim Smith (5th Season At the Helm) Last Season: Record: 1-7; Did not Qualify for the AA Playoffs Top Returning Players: *Ladon Hicks (Sr; WR/SS): The most dangerous and versatile weapon the Knights have on offense; among returning players he led all rushing and receiving categories (11 carries for 38 yards on the ground; 10 catches for 151 yards and 2 TDs); Is also one of the top defenders for HC, making 54 tackles, earning 1 sack, intercepting one pass, and recovering a pair of fumbles as a junior). *Kyante Watkins (Sr; OL/DL): Returning starting OG for a line that helped Holy Cross accumulate 2,225 yards and 24 touchdowns (15 on the ground) in 2018; Not listed as a starter on defensive, but will add depth, following a junior year where he recorded 10 tackles and was credited with one QB hurry. *Jay

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2019 NY CHSFL A Division Preview

By Matt Diano: Kennedy Catholic Head Coach: Dominick Tassone (4th Season Running the Show) Last Season: Record: 8-2; Lost to Cardinal Spellman, 19-12, in NYCHSFL “A” Finals Top Returning Players: *Clayton Proctor (Jr; QB/CB): A dynamic athlete that was utilized mostly on defense as a sophomore, he has the God-given talent to erase the learning curve and become an instant star as a “run first” signal caller; One of the top DBs in “A” last season, he compiled 41 tackles while leading the team with two interceptions; also had 3 successful PDs. *Ayden Sanchez (Sr; TE/OLB): Highly-touted during each of the past three seasons, the 12th grader is another student-athlete who is expected to enjoy a plethora of playing time on both sides of the ball after focusing on “D” the previous season; Credited with 12 tackles, half a sack, and one pass break-up as a junior. *Gary Kellogg (So;

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